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Shui-Tou Settlement in Kinmen County is a historic village that preserves intact Min-Nan traditional architecture and overseas-Chinese heritage. The cluster houses signature spaces like De-Yue Tower and the Jin-Shui Story House, and structures its visitor experience around 'family co-touring': puzzle-stops, hand-craft sessions and walking tours let adults and children alike absorb local culture - clothing, writing, food and crafts - through play. The activity is designed in eight stations; completing any five earns a red-turtle-rice cake and souvenir. Ideal for families and school groups wanting a deep dive into Kinmen's historical threads and lived memory.

Chen Jing-Lan Yang-Lou in Jinhu Township, Kinmen is the largest and best-preserved Western Yang-Lou mansion on the island, built in 1921 by Singapore-based overseas-Chinese merchant Chen Jing-Lan. The exterior is striking white and imposing, with seven main arches framing the facade and roughly fifty arches across the building. Inside, a second-floor sea-view cafe and exhibition area are open to the public free of charge. The mansion has lived many lives - military hospital, school, soldiers' recreation centre - and today stands as a heritage site showcasing Kinmen's overseas-Chinese history and Yang-Lou architecture. A great match for families, summer cooling-off and four-legged friends, and a popular photo stop.